Times Square Gossip

**** SIN CITY CLUBBING **** Brandy At Lavo Brandy hosted the countdown at LAVO where the newly engaged singer and actress was joined by fiancé Ryan Press. On the carpet she showed off her ring and shared that the engagement was spontaneous but that her fiancé put a lot of thought into the design of the ring and it represents how he feels about her and how blessed she to have someone like him in her life. When asked about New Year’s resolutions she stated she, “wasn’t going to make any specific resolutions other than to just continue to be a good person”. Brandy said to expect great things in 2013 and is looking forward to the upcoming sixth season of her TV show The Game. After walking the carpet she made her way to the nightclub where she led revelers in a countdown and then treated them to two of her songs. A bit later in the night the happy couple was surprised with a cake topped with a ring celebrating their engagement as DJ Five played one of her thr...

**** LAS VEGAS GOSSIP **** Red Hot Chile Peppers Last night was a New Year’s Eve to remember at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as the distinctive luxury resort hosted legendary rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers for a sold-out evening inside the resort’s unique entertainment venue The Chelsea. After kicking the evening off with a high-energy set by DJ M!ke Attack, the Red Hot Chili Peppers took the stage at 11 p.m., stopping only to commemorate the midnight moment and welcome 2013 by counting down and performing their special take of “Auld Lang Syne” as confetti showered the crowd. Dazzling the crowd from start to finish, the California-born band showcased hit after hit including “Dani California,” “Can’t Stop,” “Suck My Kiss,” “Under The Bridge” and closing out the encore with “Give It Away.” Notable names in attendance at the New Year’s Eve celebration included Jesse Metcalfe of Desperate Housewives; Kyle Richards and Faye Resnick of Real Housewives of...

Iggy Azalea Iggy Azalea performed at MOON Nightclub at the Palms Resort the other day in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

Travis Barker and Yelawolf Travis Barker and Yelawolf performed at RAIN Nightclub at the Palms Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada last night.  Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian hosted at 1 Oak in Las Vegas, Nevada. The reality show star helped Sin City ring in the  New Year. Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

The Always Stunning Coco Ice-T and Coco Ice-T and Coco celebrated New Years Eve at LAX Nightclub at the Luxor Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada last night. Photos By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

**** REPUBLICANS TO HOLD COUNTRY HOSTAGE AGAIN * *** Barack Obama Statement of MoveOn.org Executive Director Justin Ruben: "MoveOn cannot support the deal that was announced last night. “We just finished an election in which the American people made clear that they want the wealthiest 2% to finally pay their fair share of taxes, but this agreement fails to meet that test. Voters gave President Obama a mandate to end the Bush tax cuts for those making more than $250,000. He has not delivered. “We are also deeply concerned about the short-term nature of the sequester extension, which means that in just two months, the country will yet again face a situation in which the GOP tries to hold our economy hostage as it seeks policies that benefit the rich. “It is important to note that there are no Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid cuts in this agreement – and that’s a good thing. MoveOn members and allies have fought hard to preven...